Teachers and School Programs
Filoli serves thousands of school children and teachers each year through three curriculum-based programs: Nature Education Hikes (Grades 2-6), House and Garden Tours (Grade 4), Native Plants/Native Ways
(Grade 4) and Teacher’s Guides (Grades 1–4).
Visiting teachers say it best…
“We loved our trip! Keep up the great work.”
By Ms. Youngberg from Eaton Elementary, from a Nature Education Hike.
“The trip was a wonderful learning experience. The kids loved everything!”
By Ms. Newton, 4th Grade teacher from Castlemont Elementary, from the 4th Grade House and Garden Tour.
Programs
Nature Education Hikes
(Grades 2-6)
Explore Filoli's Nature Preserve and focus on scientific themes such as observation, comparison, and the interrelatedness of living things.
House and Garden Tours
(Grade 4)
Take a trip back in time to life in California during the early 20th Century.
Native Plants/Native Ways
(Grade 4)
Investigate the traditional use of plants and animals by the native California Indians.
Teacher’s Guides
Download this Teacher’s Guide to prepare your students for their visit to Filoli’s House and Garden.
It includes both pre– and post–visit activities for grades 3-4. Exploring Filoli’s House & Garden (PDF 1Mb)
Download this Teacher’s Guide to prepare your students for their visit to Filoli’s Nature Preserve.
It includes both pre– and post–visit activities for grades 3-4. Discovering Nature at Filoli (PDF 741K)
Download this Teacher’s Guide to prepare your students for their visit to Filoli’s Nature Preserve.
It includes both pre– and post–visit activities for grade 2. Let’s Learn About Plants and Animals (PDF 655K)
Download this Teacher’s Guide to prepare your students for their visit to Filoli’s Nature Preserve.
It includes both pre– and post–visit activities for grade 1. Let’s Learn About Plants and Animals (PDF 823K)
Register for a Class Visit
Download and complete the Filoli School Program Registration Form, then contact Filoli Visitor Services at tours@filoli.org or by phone (650) 364-8300 extension 208 to select a date for your visit. Your completed application may then be mailed or faxed to the addresses shown on the form.
School Support Program
Scholarships and transportation funds are available to schools serving a high percentage of low–income families. Eligibility is determined in part by the percent of fully–funded lunches provided for your school. All Bay Area public schools are eligible, but priority is given to qualifying schools in San Mateo County and in northern Santa Clara and San Francisco counties. To apply for school support, complete the appropriate section on the School Program Registration Form and follow the registration process.
If you have been accepted into the School Support Program, please fax your bus receipt to (650) 366–7836.
School Program DVD
Watch this short video clip of the Filoli School Program DVD and find out more about Filoli Nature Education Programs.
Teachers may request a copy of the Filoli School Program DVD through the Education Department.
Phone: (650) 364-8300, extension 233
Fax: (650) 366-7836
Email: classes@filoli.org
Introductory Nature Education Hikes for Teachers
To familiarize local educators with Filoli and our school programs, Nature Education volunteer docents offer Saturday morning and summer hikes for teachers and school administrators and their guests. Participants in Saturday teacher hikes may also visit the House and Garden free of charge.
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